Yardbarker: Riku Heleniushttp://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/players/riku_helenius/73234
Recent articles about Riku Heleniusen-usMoses, Omark Combination Score Two Quick Goals, Jokerit Leads Canada 2-1The game had barely begun before Jokerit had secured the 1-0 lead. American forward and Jokerit star Steve Moses picked up a great no-look drop pass from Linus Omark and beat Drew MacIntyre blocker side just 58 seconds into the game to take the early advantage.
If Canada was going to win, they were going to have to control both Omark and Moses. By the four minute mark, Moses made a great pass to a streaking Omark, who skated in at full speed and beat MacIntyre on the blocker side once again to take the 2-0 lead just four minutes in. Canada knew that if they were going to win, they would need to contain those two KHL scoring stars, but early on, stopping them seemed like an impossible task. For Omark, his two points early on catapulted the former Edmonton Oiler over current Edmonton Oilers prospect Anton Slepyshev in the Spengler scoring standings, giving him five points in three games.
Canada would get one past former Tampa Bay Lighting prospect Riku Helenius to cut the lead to just...29 Dec 2014 14:47:05 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/moses_omark_combination_score_two_quick_goals_jokerit_leads_canada_2_1/17989595
http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/moses_omark_combination_score_two_quick_goals_jokerit_leads_canada_2_1/17989595Moses, Omark Combination Score Two Quick Goals, Jokerit Leads Canada 2-1http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/moses_omark_combination_score_two_quick_goals_jokerit_leads_canada_2_1/17989595http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngSalavat Yulaev Ufa Leads 2-1 After Period of Strange BouncesIt only took 16 seconds into Jokerit’s seventh ever Spengler Cup to take the 1-0 lead. Right off the bat, Niko Kapanen won the faceoff and passed the puck to Niklas Hagman, who dropped puck over to Eetu Poysti. Poysti then sent the puck over softly in what looked like an attempt to get a rebound due to him in being on a poor angle in the offensive zone. Unfortunately for Ufa, the puck just somehow tipped over the glove of Leland Irving and went in, giving Jokerit the 1-0 advantage on a very weak play.
At 2:03 into the first, Ufa fought back. This time, defenseman Alexandr Kutuzov fired it in from just inside the zone, creating a strange bounce in front of the net. A player from each team would rush back to get it, but it would be Alexey Glukhov who got in the fastest and slid it five-hole past Riku Helenius, tying the game up at one. The goal game as a relief for Ufa, who hit the post two times prior in an attempt to get the quick goal against back.
The fast paced game saw lots of g...27 Dec 2014 09:31:06 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/salavat_yulaev_ufa_leads_2_1_after_period_of_strange_bounces/17978285
http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/salavat_yulaev_ufa_leads_2_1_after_period_of_strange_bounces/17978285Salavat Yulaev Ufa Leads 2-1 After Period of Strange Bounceshttp://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/salavat_yulaev_ufa_leads_2_1_after_period_of_strange_bounces/17978285http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/e/be32de44241c6ce69b61ef1701bcc63275727ced/mini/Phoenix_Coyotes_v_891d.jpgVideo: Horrible own-goal from the KHLImagine you’ve made an amazing save on an extremely tough shot and the puck is now resting on the goal line. As the puck rests in its precarious position, your defenseman swoops in and pushes the puck across and into the net.
If the above scenario would send you into a fit of rage, you have a lot in common with goaltender Riku Helenius of the KHL. Watch as his defender comes in and scores an awful own-goal.
(H/T Puck Daddy)18 Dec 2014 20:00:58 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/video_horrible_own_goal_from_the_khl/17936264
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/video_horrible_own_goal_from_the_khl/17936264Video: Horrible own-goal from the KHLhttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/video_horrible_own_goal_from_the_khl/17936264http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngVideo: Horrible own-goal from the KHLImagine you’ve made an amazing save on an extremely tough shot and the puck is now resting on the goal line. As the puck rests in its precarious position, your defenseman swoops in and pushes the puck across and into the net.
If the above scenario would send you into a fit of rage, you have a lot in common with goaltender Riku Helenius of the KHL. Watch as his defender comes in and scores an awful own-goal.
(H/T Puck Daddy)18 Dec 2014 20:00:58 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/video_horrible_own_goal_from_the_khl/17936354
http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/video_horrible_own_goal_from_the_khl/17936354Video: Horrible own-goal from the KHLhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/video_horrible_own_goal_from_the_khl/17936354http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngPoile to Colin Wilson: “It’s time to live up to expectations”Nashville Predators General Manager David Poile spoke with Willy Daunic, Darren McFarland and the guys at 102.5 The Game on Tuesday. Naturally, he came on to talk about the hiring of Peter Laviolette as the franchise’s second ever head coach but they ended up talking more about the team’s offensive struggles.
Among the players mentioned? Colin Wilson.
“After watching Los Angeles and Anaheim last night and watching [Anze] Kopitar and [Ryan] Getzlaf go at each other, we said ‘That’s what we need!’” Poile recalled of his discussions with the scouts in town. “‘We need a 6’3″, 220 pound center.’ Then it was brought up ‘We have one. That’s Colin Wilson.’ But he hasn’t developed the way we had hoped or thought he would.”
Wilson was drafted seventh overall in 2008 with the hopes that, one day, he would become a key piece to Nashville’s offensive puzzle. The former Boston University center hasn’t yet realized that potential. Not even close. His best season came during the locko07 May 2014 10:04:29 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/poile_to_colin_wilson_its_time_to_live_up_to_expectations/16417237
http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/poile_to_colin_wilson_its_time_to_live_up_to_expectations/16417237Poile to Colin Wilson: “It’s time to live up to expectations”http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/poile_to_colin_wilson_its_time_to_live_up_to_expectations/16417237http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngHOPE 16: RUN ALONG FEASTER, NO GM JOB IN VANCITY FOR YOUIf there was ever an appropriate time for a rant Vancouver, now is the time.
Remember that Jay Feaster guy? Jolly fellow who ran the Calgary Flames into the ground and traded Jarome Iginla for a bag of magic beans coated in ass turds? Ya that jabroni. Well he's trying to squeeze his way through the door into that GM vacancy the Canucks have.
All I can say is if Feaster were to get the Canucks job, may god be with us all....
Vancouver needs change and Feaster is change, but it's change in the wrong direction. He's got a previous relationship with John Tortorella from their glory days or glory season in Tampa Bay when they won the Stanley Cup together in 2004. But the thing is, Tortorella is a Feaster guy. So if you enjoyed the kind of subpar hockey the Canucks played this season, well Feaster would stand by cheering like a fat guy in a little coat.
Feaster struggled with managing the cap in his time with the Lightning post Stanley Cup and saw himself kiss away most of his ...01 May 2014 03:12:59 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/hope_16_run_along_feaster_no_gm_job_in_vancity_for_you/16378594
http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/hope_16_run_along_feaster_no_gm_job_in_vancity_for_you/16378594HOPE 16: RUN ALONG FEASTER, NO GM JOB IN VANCITY FOR YOUhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/hope_16_run_along_feaster_no_gm_job_in_vancity_for_you/16378594http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngLightning Rumor: Terminated contract of Riku Helenius being fought by NHLPAIn what will be a very complicated grievance process the NHLPA will attempt to fight the contract termination of goaltender Riku Helenius. The Lighning minor league goalie had his contract terminated following a muddled refusal of a demotion from the AHL to the ECHL.Helenius had a successful stint in the Swedish Elite League prior to signing with the Lightning. He appeared in only one game for the Lightning back in the 2008-2009 season. It was a relief appearance lasting a mere seven minutes. His career and the mess that it has turned into is chronicled at kuklaskorner.comHelenius has spent the majority of his career in the American Hockey league. He had been paying there under a $650,000 one way contract. After not playing very well over a significant period of time the Lightning opted to demote him to the Florida Everglades of the ECHL. Helenius declined the demotion at first. Since he was not on an entry level deal he had the right to decline the transfer to the ECHL under the te...11 Apr 2014 04:45:00 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/lightning_rumor_terminated_contract_of_riku_helenius_being_fought_by_nhlpa/16244890
http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/lightning_rumor_terminated_contract_of_riku_helenius_being_fought_by_nhlpa/16244890Lightning Rumor: Terminated contract of Riku Helenius being fought by NHLPAhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/lightning_rumor_terminated_contract_of_riku_helenius_being_fought_by_nhlpa/16244890http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngLooking at the League: Tavares' injury, results at the Olympics, final Stadium Series gameImage courtesy of NHL.SI.comAlthough it was another week without NHL action, there is plenty to talk about in the hockey world, as Canada claimed gold at the 2014 Winter Olympics over Sweden and Finland claimed bronze over the U.S.A. On top of the games’ outcomes, there was a significant injury to one of the NHL’s superstars and an issue of partying with a nation that features a few of the league’s players. As the league returns to action, it will finish their Stadium Series this week when the Chicago Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Penguins face off at Soldier Field. With all that being said, let’s take a look at the league.
ATLANTIC DIVISION
The New York Islanders may have the most news surrounding them this week, as John Tavares suffered a torn MCL and a torn meniscus in Canada’s win over Latvia in the game on Wednesday. The Islanders’ captain is out for at least the remainder of the season, as New York’s GM Garth Snow isn’t happy over the incident at all. On top of that, Micha...24 Feb 2014 09:00:00 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/looking_at_the_league_tavares_injury_results_at_the_olympics_final_stadium_series_game/15860219
http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/looking_at_the_league_tavares_injury_results_at_the_olympics_final_stadium_series_game/15860219Looking at the League: Tavares' injury, results at the Olympics, final Stadium Series gamehttp://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/looking_at_the_league_tavares_injury_results_at_the_olympics_final_stadium_series_game/15860219http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/b/dbb2451ad205b6a7ccf9c9fb950fa94e6b4f17ba/mini/New_York_Islanders_d67e.jpgLightning Prospect Riku Helenius’ Contract Situation Gets Stranger&nbsp;by &nbsp;Steven EllisAccording to Syracuse.com reporter Lindsay Kramer, Riku Helenius has agreed to report back to the ECHL, just days after getting suspended for breaching his contract. Earlier in the week,Tampa Bay reporter Erik Erlendsson revealed some interesting news: Riku Helenius, the one-time first round pick, informed the Florida Everblades of the East Coast Hockey League on Wednesday that he was leaving the team [...]03 Feb 2014 16:26:22 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/lightning_prospect_riku_helenius_8217_contract_situation_gets_stranger_nbspby_nbspsteven_ellis/15700142
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/lightning_prospect_riku_helenius_8217_contract_situation_gets_stranger_nbspby_nbspsteven_ellis/15700142Lightning Prospect Riku Helenius’ Contract Situation Gets Stranger&nbsp;by &nbsp;Steven Ellishttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/lightning_prospect_riku_helenius_8217_contract_situation_gets_stranger_nbspby_nbspsteven_ellis/15700142http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png